Traditionally, Ubuntu releases have included only the most recent stable version of the Linux kernel, with a kernel freeze milestone set two months before each new OS upgrade.

In 2024, we live in a world where Linux isn't just offering Day 1 support for new hardware — it's downright outperforming Windows.

Neither Inkscape nor GIMP are preinstalled, but the versions available through App Center match the latest-edition version numbers available from their respective sites. More good news?